Mizzou Engineers advanced energy, AI, materials, transportation, health in 2023
This past year, Mizzou Engineers worked on significant solutions to society’s most-pressing challenges. They advanced nuclear power. They studied ways to turn leftover bread crust into plastics that will degrade naturally in the environment. They made artificial intelligence explain itself. They invented new materials, investigated self-driving trucks and came up with an innovative system to optimize blood supplies.
Mizzou Engineering celebrates graduates at December Commencement
More than 200 students graduated from Mizzou Engineering this past weekend. Interim Dean Praveen Edara joined Curator Robin Wenneker to confer degrees at the Saturday, Dec. 16, Commencement ceremony at the Hearnes Center.
Honors College Spotlight: Felix Wang
Felix Wang has made sure to make the most of his time at the University of Missouri. The senior graduated in December with two degrees – English and information technology – as well as the Honors Certificate. Wang also took part in a study abroad experience in Ireland and has participated in multiple undergraduate research projects.
Storrs, longtime formula car fans, establish endowment for Mizzou Racing
Walter and Sharon Storrs have established an endowment for Mizzou Racing. It’s the College’s first endowment for a student organization.
IT students develop motion graphics for local non-profits, organizations
An image from a short video clip produced by students in Motion Graphics and Visual Effects Design I. Mizzou Engineering's Information Technology students continue to engage in valuable opportunities that allow them to apply technical expertise to real-world projects. Each year, Chip Gubera connects students in his Motion Graphics and Visual Effects Design I class…
Mizzou Engineer studies how construction methods impact drilled shaft foundations
A Mizzou Engineer has received funding from the Transportation Research Board — a division of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine —to study how construction methods may impact the foundations of bridges and other transportation structures.
Prasanna receives UPE Academic Achievement Award
Shivika Prasanna, a Ph.D. student in computer science, has received a prestigious Academic Achievement Award from Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE).
NROTC celebrates Change of Command, retirement ceremony
The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps at the University of Missouri celebrated a Change of Command and retirement ceremony on Friday. Captain David W. Dry, who has served as commander of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Unit Missouri since 2019, has retired and was officially relieved of duties by Captain Thomas A. Ulmer.
Expanding expertise, Michelle Atkinson earns degree in electrical engineering
Michelle Atkinson decided to become an engineer after beginning her career as a registered nurse. She saw how electricity and technology were affecting the nursing field, and decided to go back to school to continue learning and asking questions about how technology is impacting the world.
Inspired by faculty, Sally Chen earns degree in biological engineering
When finalizing her college choice, Sally Chen combed through two university catalogs and noticed something different about Mizzou Engineering: the bioengineering electives were more robust and flexible. That, and the fact she's lived in Columbia since fifth grade, sealed her decision.